A Wednesday bombshell: a report that Samoan players were set to boycott their match next week against England.
The Samoans play Canada this Friday in Vannes, France, but that game was never in danger, according to reports.
The high-profile showdown … Continue reading →

(Patrick Johnston photo)
So, the third place game was still going on. Why? It had gone to overtime; Samoa and Fiji were playing a thriller in Las Vegas. All of a sudden, everyone was looking up. Why? A helicopter hovering … Continue reading →

Canada could still take home some silverware on day two, but it won’t be a plate
It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. That’s how the saying goes, right?
Canada burst out of the gates against the highly-rated … Continue reading →

Canada will feel much better about their chances against the Blitzbokke tonight.
A full-strength squad will brighten any coach’s day. To lose a player on the eve of the tournament, though, always adds a touch of cloud.
Losing Jeff Hassler… Continue reading →

A tough day two for Canada in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo: IRB/Carl Fourie)
‘With every day comes new opportunities’ is a reminder that even when you’ve had a bad day, the sun will rise again the next day, yielding … Continue reading →

(The very first scrum of the day, Wooldridge gets turned in. A rough day begins.)
Canada’s struggles at the scrum on Friday go a long way to explaining why Canada was on the back foot so much in their … Continue reading →

It was never going to be an easy task, playing a team stocked with professionals. Stock that team with guys who mostly learned their trade in New Zealand and it probably seemed like it might be impossible.
Impossible might be … Continue reading →

The beginning of a world cup cycle always means its time to try out new players – the squad that Kieran Crowley has picked to tour the UK this month does exactly that.
Ten of the 26 players selected for … Continue reading →

All teams have an emphasis in how they play – the South Pacific teams have always been known for their preference towards exciting running rugby. Fiji is known for their flair on the sevens circuit, Tonga for their brash running … Continue reading →